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What does BHP stand for, when refering to the pump?
Scott

Hello Scott,
BHP stands for Braking Horsepower. It is a term commonly used in the hot tub business, but not necessarily one the public is familiar with. You will find both Braking Horsepower and Continuous Horsepower listed on our hot tub products, so that you have full information for comparative purposes.

If u run 24/7 how much does it cost a month to run?

Hello Jack and thank you for your inquiry. While there are variables, a general rule of thumb is that it will cost about $1/day in electricity to operate the hot tub.
They are very well insulated and have energy efficient pumps.

do the jets need to be runner for the water to heat or does the heater work on its own? and also what is the time usually from time or order to delivery?

Hello Robert and thank you for your inquiry.
The pump will be on low speed for the spa to heat and this is all automatic. They are well insulated and designed to keep the water at temperature so the spa is ready when you are.
The average time from order to delivery 3 or 4 weeks.

What is the additional cost to order this unit with a saltwater chlorinator instead of the traditional chemical chlorine system? We have a saltwater pool and would like to find a saltwater spa as well

To add a saltwater chlorine generator to a 110 volt Avalon hot tub, we recommend you consider adding one of our aftermarket chlorine generators.
http://www.spasandstuff.com/spa-hot-tub-chemicals/hot-tub-saltwater-systems.html

Does it have to be on all of the time or can you turn on when wishing to use?
How long does it take for the water to heat once turned on?

Hello Brenda, hot tubs do stay on or "ready" all of the time. The pump has to turn on a couple of times per day in order to filter the water and the hot tub will also automatically maintain the set temperature that you leave it at; for example, perhaps 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The idea is that you can spontaneously decide to take a hot tub, lift the lid off and it is ready to go.
Quality hot tubs like these have excellent insulation under the cabinet, as well as a thick insulating cover so that they are energy efficient.